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adjective

Definition of lovednext
as in cherished
granted special treatment or attention her grandparents' constant doting made her feel especially loved

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loved

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verb

past tense of love
1
as in valued
to hold dear patriots who loved their country well enough to die for it

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2
as in adored
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for a husband who loves his wife more than anything

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3
as in enjoyed
to take pleasure in I love playing Frisbee in the summer rain

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as in caressed
to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner the baby responded to my caresses and kisses by loving me right back

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loved
  1. adored
  2. enjoyed
  3. beloved
  4. treasured
  5. favorite
  6. appreciated
  7. cherished
  8. precious
Verb
  • Napoleon House Known and adored for both their warm muffulettas and refreshing Pimm’s Cup, Napoleon House is always worth a pitstop.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Here are some of Christmas classics most adored by the stars.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of adored
Verb
  • Contra Most of this year's most successful films were also enjoyed by critics.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Basketball has enjoyed a symbiotic and occasionally campy relationship with this calendar date, from the Jordan-Ewing smash of 1986 to the iconic Shaq-Kobe grudge match in 2004 to those weirdly-endearing fluorescent uniforms from a few years prior.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of enjoyed
Adjective
  • And now the magician — real name: John van der Put — has revealed his latest trick: cloning the beloved Chihuahua who died in November.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Carter took the occasion to quote his beloved Dylan in search of hope and optimism.
    August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of beloved
Verb
  • The show is also one of three ambitious projects released this year reimagining beloved Latin American classics treasured by book lovers for their use of magical realism.
    Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Nearly 25 years after the show first premiered, this show is still watched and re-watched regularly and these characters are deeply treasured by fans all around the world.
    Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of treasured
Adjective
  • Below is a selection of some of my favorite stories.
    Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Enjoy some of your favorite kitchen brands with discounts up to 72 percent off.
    Shalwah Evans, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of favorite
Verb
  • Your readership is always appreciated.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • For those who can afford it, purchasing a pro sports team is an enticing investment, as NBA franchises alone have appreciated roughly 2,200% on average since Forbes began tracking such data in 1998, and those values are expected to continue to grow.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of appreciated
Verb
  • The company believes that pets deserve to live in a world where they are loved, understood and cherished.
    FunnyFuzzy Contributor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • For an eristic, nearly any arguing, even a feeble instance, is likely to be cherished.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of cherished
Adjective
  • Of course, the macroeconomic and geopolitical climate in the first half of the year will ultimately dictate the direction of travel for gold, with many cautiously betting on an upward price trajectory for an already pricey precious metal.
    Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Master Lock Portable Small Lock Box $24 $23 at Amazon This compact portable lock box has a four-digit combination and is large enough to hold your passport, keys, cash, and precious jewelry.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of precious
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